Earth Day Events

Earth Day Events

Here are some more organizations planning events this week related to Earth Day, which is Saturday.

WILLIAM AND MARY. The Student Environmental Action Coalition has organized several events this week that are open to the public and free - although donations are requested in some cases.

Today, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be an electric car display and rides in front of the University Center. At 7:30 p.m., an official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will speak about pesticides and food production in Washington 201.

Thursday, Tim Keating, Director of Rainforest Relief and Founder of People of Earth, will show how rain forest ecosystem health is affected by human pressures. The presentation will be held in Millington 150 at 5 p.m. Models will sport student- designed ensembles made from recycled material from 7-10 p.m. in fraternity unit A.

On Friday, a human rights worker from the Mexico Solidarity Network will present an award-winning documentary film, "A Place Called Chiapas," from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in Lodge 1.

Saturday, Earth Day: Throughout the day, visitors can find information from a variety of organizations at tables in the Sunken Garden. Groups hosting tables will include the Virginia Sierra Club, the Virginia Green Party, the Hispanic Cultural Organization, the Center for Environmental Justice and more. There will also be music and entertainment.

Events include a children's festival from 12 noon until 5 p.m.

Throughout the afternoon, there will be speakers on such topics as the possible impact of the proposed King William Reservoir on the Mattaponi Indian tribe; the cultural roots of social problems and environmental degradation; and the social, cultural and economic forces that move us toward unsustainable life patterns.

Workshops throughout the afternoon will be on such topics as the unhealthy psychology of a consumer lifestyle; "You Are What You Eat"; "Saving Our Communities"; "Gaia: The Quiet Revolution"; "Ten Key Values of the Green Party"; and Community and Environmental Health. The National Park Service will discuss its current projects and educate students on key land use and wildlife protection concerns.

The "Great Neighborhood Cleanup" will be on May 6. Neighborhoods throughout Hampton will be cleaning up and beautifying public areas, including schools, entryways, parks and streets; supplies for beautification and cleanup projects are available if registered by April 28th. Call Debbie Blanton, 727- 6394, for information.

FORT MONROE. An "environmental minifair" will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 2 at the base in Hampton at the corner of Ingalls Road and Eustis Lane, across from Building 87. The public is invited.

Environmental programs on the Peninsula will be showcased - such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Hampton Clean City Commission, the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Clean the Bay Day. Grilled foods will be for sale. The U.S. Continental Army Band's Dixieland ensemble will perform.

Fort Monroe will be recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation - the 13th consecutive year the post has received the recognition.

In case of bad weather, the fair will be moved inside the Community Activity Center, 100 Stilwell Drive. For more information, call 728-5364.